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2009-10 WINTER FACT SHEET
ATTITASH
Location: Rte. 302, Bartlett
Ski area phone/Lodging: 800-223-SNOW Snowphone: 877-677-SNOW
Fax: 603-374-1960
Email: info@attitash.com Web: www.attitash.com
Vertical drop: 1,750 ft.
Skiable terrain: 310 acres Snowmaking coverage: 98%
Number of lifts: 11 Number of trails and glades: 78 (20% novice, 47% intermediate, 33% expert)
Lift tickets (2008/09 pricing): Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $69; Young Adults, ages 13-18: $54; Juniors, ages 6-12: $48; Seniors, ages 65+: $48
Weekdays: Adults: $62; Young Adults, ages 13-18: $48; Juniors, ages 6-12: $39; Seniors, ages 65+: $39
Highlights: Nestled among the highest peaks in New England, Attitash offers Mount Washington Valley's only two-mountain experience. Enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Washington and the Presidential Range, and 283 acres of diverse terrain to satisfy the entire family. SKI Magazine ranked Attitash in the top ten Eastern resorts for snow quality, grooming, and weather. Skiers & snowboarders will find terrain parks, one of New England's most advanced snowmaking systems, children's programs, and more. Guests can stay slopeside at the 143-room Attitash Grand Summit Hotel, and enjoy all the nearby Mt. Washington Valley has to offer.
THE BALSAMS WILDERNESS SKI AREA
Location: Rte. 26, Dixville Notch
Ski area phone: 603-255-3400 Snowphone: 603-255-3951 Fax: 603-255-4221
Lodging: 800-255-0600 (U.S. and Canada); 800-255-0800 (NH)
Email: thebalsams@aol.com Web: www.TheBalsams.com
Vertical drop: 1,000 ft.
Skiable terrain: 87 acres Snowmaking coverage: 80%
Number of lifts: 4 Number of trails and glades: 16 (30% novice, 45% intermediate, 25% expert)
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $38; Juniors, ages 6-13: $33; Seniors, ages 70+: $33
Weekdays: Adults: $33; Juniors, ages 6-13: $28; Seniors, ages 70+: $28
Highlights: The BALSAMS was recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as a "Top 50" ski resort in North America. It was also named one of America's ten best family resorts by Family Life magazine. The BALSAMS offers uncrowded skiing, top-notch service, premier accommodations, and award-winning cuisine. Other winter activities include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sleigh rides, and top-rated nightly entertainment at "one of the world's poshest ski hotels" (SKI Magazine). The BALSAMS is rated "Extraordinary" by Zagat!, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
BLACK MOUNTAIN
Location: Rte. 16B, Jackson
Ski area phone: 603-383-4490 Snowphone: 800-475-4669
Lodging: 800-698-4490 Fax: 603-383-8088
Email: ski@blackmt.com Web: www.blackmt.com
Vertical drop: 1,100 ft.
Skiable terrain: 143 acres Snowmaking coverage: 98%
Number of lifts: 4 Number of trails and glades: 43 (33% novice, 34% intermediate, 33% expert)
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $39; Kids, ages 6-17: $25; Seniors, ages 65+: $25
Weekdays: Adults: $29; Kids, ages 6-17: $20; Seniors, ages 65+: $20
Highlights: Black Mountain is an independent, family-owned and operated mountain. A New England tradition since 1935, Black Mountain is celebrating its 75th birthday this season. The area embodies the tranquility and beauty of classic New England skiing with a rustic lodge for apres-ski enjoyment. Providing a great value in lift ticket prices, the area has plenty of ski terrain to keep every family member happy. With the Family Passport, two adults and two kids can ski for $99 weekends/holidays, $79 midweek. Black's peak rises to 3,303 ft. with views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range.
BRETTON WOODS
Location: Rte. 302, Bretton Woods
Ski area phone: 603-278-3320 Snowphone: 603-278-3333
Lodging: 603-278-1000 or 877-873-0623 Fax: 603-278-3337
Email: alpineinfo@mountwashingtonresort.com Web: www.MountWashingtonResort.com
Vertical drop: 1,500 ft.
Skiable terrain: 434 acres, including 190 acres of glades Snowmaking coverage: 92%
Number of lifts: 9 Number of trails and glades: 101 (25% easiest, 29% more difficult, 30% most difficult, 16% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding: 5 trails/2 lifts
Lift tickets (2008-09 pricing): Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $74; Teens, ages 13-17: $60; Juniors, ages 5-12: $46; Seniors, ages 65+: $74
Weekdays: Adults: $66; Teens, ages 13-17: $53; Juniors, ages 5-12: $40; Seniors, ages 65+: $25
Highlights: The area is renowned for its beautifully groomed wide-open trails serviced by nine chairlifts including four high-speed quad chairs, four freestyle terrain parks, and breathtaking vistas of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Consistently rated among the best in New Hampshire for family programs, service, on-mountain food and lodging by readers of SKI Magazine, New Hampshire's largest ski area offers a variety of terrain for all abilities. Elegant lodging options are available at The Mount Washington Hotel including "Stay Here, Ski Free". Resort amenities in addition to alpine skiing and snowboarding include 100 kilometers of cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sleigh rides, snowtubing, and children's programs. The new year-round Canopy Tour includes nine zip lines, sky bridges, rappels and a dual racing zip into the base area.
CANNON MOUNTAIN
Location: Franconia Notch Parkway, Franconia Notch
Ski area phone/Lodging: 603-823-8800 Snowphone: 603-823-7771 Fax: 603-823-8088
Email: info@cannonmt.com Web: www.cannonmt.com
Vertical drop: 2,180 ft.
Skiable terrain: 174 acres Snowmaking coverage: 97%
Number of lifts: 9 Number of trails and glades: 72 (21% novice, 47% intermediate, 32% expert)
Lift tickets: Anyday: Adults: $64; Teens, ages 13-17: $46; Juniors, ages 6-12: $36; Seniors, ages 65+: $36
Highlights: Cannon is a legend among skiers and riders in the Northeast not only for its terrain, but for its striking natural beauty and affordability. SKI Magazine's Reader Survey voted Cannon #1 Value in the East. While best known for its superb expert terrain, Cannon also offers the Tuckerbrook Family Area, ideal for learning and developing skills on thirteen trails and glades for beginners and lower intermediate skiers. This makes Cannon a great place to learn to ski with a wide variety of programs for both children and adults. Experts can explore newly-opened Mittersill, the only lift-accessed backcountry terrain in the East.
CRANMORE MOUNTAIN
Location: 1 Skimobile Road, North Conway
Ski area phone: 603-356-5543 Snowphone: 603-356-5544 ext. 1
Lodging: 800-SUN-N-SKI Fax: 603-356-8526
Email: info@cranmore.com Web: www.cranmore.com
Vertical drop: 1,200 ft.
Skiable terrain: 200+ acres Snowmaking coverage: 100%
Number of lifts: 9 Number of trails and glades: 50 (36% novice, 44% intermediate, 20% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding: 12 trails/3 lifts
Lift tickets (2008-09 pricing): Anyday: Adults: $55; Teens, ages 13-18: $42; Youth, ages 6-12: $31
Highlights: Cranmore has been entertaining families with fun and festive winter activities for more than 70 years. Guests can enjoy Cranapalooza, with night skiing, tubing, live music, and a variety of fun family activities every Saturday night and most holiday periods. Plenty of "snowtoys" are available for rent, and there is snowtubing in the eight-lane tubing park. Visit the new indoor Fun Zone activity center, featuring bouncy houses, inflatable obstacle course and other fun family activities. Located in the heart of North Conway, there are plenty of nearby choices for dining, lodging, and tax-free shopping.
CROTCHED MOUNTAIN
Location: Rte. 47, 615 Francestown Road, Bennington
Ski area phone/Snowphone/Lodging: 603-588-3668 Fax: 603-588-3367
Email: info@crotchedmountain.com Web: www.crotchedmountain.com
Vertical drop: 875 ft.
Skiable terrain: 75 acres Snowmaking coverage: 100%
Number of lifts: 5 Number of trails and glades: 23 (28% novice, 50% intermediate, 22% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding: 23 trails/5 lifts
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $51; Juniors, ages 13-17: $41; Kids, ages 6-12: $39
Weekdays: Adults: $45; Juniors, ages 13-17: $35; Kids, ages 6-12: $29
Highlights: Five lifts provide uphill transportation for a trail system with wide slopes and glade runs. Night skiing is a big part of the Crotched experience; the entire mountain is lit for night action, with skiing & riding six nights per week, right from the first day of the season through the last. Midnight Madness offers skiing and snowboarding until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights in January and February. The top-to-bottom "Crotched Mountain Park" terrain park offers features for all abilities and the "Zero-G" park offers easier elements for progressing skiers and riders. The Mountain Lodge features the latest ski and snowboard equipment and an open-style food court with a variety of menu items and a pizzeria. Crotched's state-of-the-art fan gun snowmaking system ensures some of the best conditions in New England.
DARTMOUTH SKIWAY
Location: 39 Grafton Turnpike, Lyme Center
Ski area phone/Snowphone: 603-795-2143 Lodging: 603-643-4300 Fax: 603-795-2421
Email: dartmouth.skiway@dartmouth.edu Web: www.skiway.dartmouth.edu
Vertical drop: 968 ft.
Skiable terrain: 106 acres Snowmaking coverage: 67%
Number of lifts: 3 Number of trails and glades: 31 (25% novice, 50% intermediate, 25% expert)
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $40; Teens, ages 13-18: $30; Juniors, ages 6-12: $25; Seniors, ages 65-79: $20
Weekdays: Adults: $25; Teens, ages 13-18: $25; Juniors, ages 6-12: $20; Seniors, ages 65-79: $20
Highlights: Dartmouth Skiway is focused on the family. Terrain features exist for those who want to get airborne, and there is glade skiing for other adventurers. The McLane Family Lodge features a large rental shop with new rental skis, boots, and bindings. Over the years, the history-rich Skiway has contributed 86 members to Winter Olympic teams, and hosted the 2003 NCAA Championships. More than $600,000 has been spent over the past three years on snowmaking upgrades to ensure great snow conditions.
GRANITE GORGE
Location: 341 Rte. 9, east of Keene
Ski area phone/Snowphone/Lodging: 603-358-5000 Fax: 603-358-5025
Email: info@granitegorge.com Web: www.granitegorge.com
Vertical drop: 525 ft.
Skiable terrain: 55 acres Snowmaking coverage: 69%
Number of lifts: 4 Number of trails and glades: 18 (30% novice, 40% intermediate, 30% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding: 10 trails/4 lifts
Lift tickets: Full Day: Adults: $45; Juniors, ages 6-17: $40; Seniors, ages 65+: $40
Half Day: Adults: $35; Juniors, ages 6-17: $30; Seniors, ages 65+: $30
Highlights: Located just five miles from downtown Keene on Rte. 9 East, Pinnacle Mountain at Granite Gorge is simple to get to. The "Pinnacle Express" double chairlift provides top to bottom skiing on expanded terrain. The mountain offers great location, protection from the wind, and a north face that holds snow. Granite Gorge offers state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming services. The base lodge offers concessions and there is always a cup of hot chocolate available. In addition to alpine skiing and snowboarding trails, there's the Jumper Terrain Park, cross country skiing and a tubing park with a carpet lift.
GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT
Location: 719 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford
Ski area phone/Snowphone/Lodging: 800-486-7862/800-GUNSTOCK
Fax: 603-293-4318
Email: gunstock@gunstock.com Web: www.gunstock.com
Vertical drop: 1,400 ft.
Skiable terrain: 224 acres Snowmaking coverage: 90%
Number of lifts: 8 Number of trails and glades: 53 (12% novice, 61% intermediate, 27% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding: 21 trails/5 lifts
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $66; Teens, ages 13-19: $54; Children, ages 6-12: $41; Seniors, ages 65+: $41
Weekdays: Adults: $56; Teens, ages 13-19: $44; Children, ages 6-12: $31; Seniors, ages 65+: $31
Highlights: Gunstock offers spectacular views of Lake Winnipesaukee, a friendly atmosphere and great skiing and riding all day and into the night. The Panorama high-speed detachable quad chairlift whisks skiers and snowboarders to the summit in just 6 minutes. For beginning skiers and riders Gunstock offers its nationally recognized "Mountain Magic" program. Non-skiers can plunge down New Hampshire's longest snowtubing hill. "Gunstock Rocks Saturday Nights" returns, featuring live music, special deals, and a different party every Saturday night. Wall-to-Wall Wednesday Nights includes skiing, riding and tubing, all for one low price. The area also offers cross country skiing, snowshoeing and guided evening summit snowshoe hikes. New for this year is a beginner quad-chairlift along with two new beginner trails.
KING PINE AND PURITY SPRING RESORT
Location: Rte. 153, East Madison
Ski area phone/Snowphone: 603-367-8896 Lodging: 800-FREE-SKI Fax: 603-367-8664
Email: info@kingpine.com Web: www.kingpine.com
Vertical drop: 350 ft.
Skiable terrain: 48 acres Snowmaking coverage: 100%
Number of lifts: 6 Number of trails and glades: 17 (44% novice, 31% intermediate, 25% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding: 8 trails/3 lifts
Lift tickets: Anyday: Adults: $44; Juniors, ages 6-12: $30; Seniors, ages 65-69: $30; Seniors, ages 70+: $10
Highlights: Since the 1930's, King Pine has been known for its family-friendly atmosphere, affordability, impeccable grooming and consistent snow conditions. Since 1962, the ski area has been owned and operated by the Hoyt family, who also own the affiliated Purity Spring Resort. Skiers and snowboarders will find a halfpipe, hits and rails. Experts can carve turns on Pitch Pine and double-black diamond Pine Brule. An alpine ticket also includes complimentary cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating. Other winter activities include night skiing and snowtubing. Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, spa, restaurant and lodging.
LOON MOUNTAIN
Location: Exit 32 off I-93, Lincoln
Ski area phone: 603-745-8111/800-229-LOON(5666) Snowphone: 603-745-8100
Lodging: 800-229-STAY (slopeside) Fax: 603-745-8214
Email: info@loonmtn.com Web: www.loonmtn.com
Vertical drop: 2,100 ft.
Skiable terrain: 326 acres Snowmaking coverage: 97%
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Number of lifts: 12 Number of trails and glades: 55 (22% novice, 56% intermediate, 22% expert)
Lift tickets: Anyday: Adults: $73; Teens, ages 13-18: $63; Youth, ages 6-12: $53; Senior, ages 65-79: $53
Highlights: Loon Mountain is home to recently opened South Peak with five trails and two chairlifts. Skiers & riders choose Loon for terrain that will keep everyone happy, from steep bump runs, long cruisers, tree skiing, the Loon Mountain Park and superpipe, to gentler beginner runs and a Burton Progression Park. Transworld Snowboarding readers rated Loon a top Terrain Park, Pipe and Resort in the East. The Adventure Center serves as the nordic skiing and snowshoe center, with an indoor climbing wall and an ice skating rink. The area also has lift-serviced and walk-up snowtubing. Rated as the most-accessible resort in New England by SKI Magazine readers, Loon is located only two hours from Boston, right off I-93.
McINTYRE SKI AREA
Location: 50 Chalet Court, Manchester
Ski area phone/Snowphone: 603-622-6159 Fax: 603-622-0819
Email: skiinfo@mcintyreskiarea.com Web: www.mcintyreskiarea.com
Vertical drop: 180 ft.
Skiable terrain: 35 acres Snowmaking coverage: 100%
Number of lifts: 5 Number of trails and glades: 9 (75% novice, 20% intermediate, 5% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding: 9 trails/5 lifts
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $29; Juniors, ages 17 & younger: $26
Weekdays: Adults: $20; Juniors, ages 17 & younger: $20
Highlights: Located in Manchester just minutes off I-93, McIntyre has specialized in teaching new skiers and snowboarders of all ages for almost 40 years. The area is also home to numerous local ski programs and a lift-serviced snowtubing area. Lessons range from your first day on snow to getting through race gates. Guests will find two new surface lifts, making learning to ski or ride that much easier.
MOUNT SUNAPEE
Location: Rte. 103, Newbury
Ski area phone: 603-763-3500 Snowphone: 603-763-4020
Lodging: www.mountsunapee.com/lodging Fax: 603-763-5989
Email: info@mtsunapee.com Web: www.mountsunapee.com
Vertical drop: 1,510 ft.
Skiable terrain: 232 acres Snowmaking coverage: 97%
Number of lifts: 10 Number of trails and glades: 65 (20% novice, 58% intermediate, 22% expert)
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $68; Young Adults, ages 13-18: $56; Juniors, ages 6-12: $42; Seniors, ages 65-69: $56; Super Seniors, ages 70+: $42
Weekdays: Adults: $64; Young Adults, ages 13-18: $48; Juniors, ages 6-12: $38; Seniors, ages 65-69: $48; Super Seniors, ages 70+: $38
Highlights: Mount Sunapee is a family resort, only 90 minutes from Boston, boasting 97% snowmaking and incredible snow conditions. SKI Magazine's 2009 reader survey ranked Mount Sunapee with the best overall snow surfaces in the East for the fourth year in a row. Mount Sunapee has something for everyone with plenty of long groomed cruisers, challenging steeps, wide mogul trails, The Sobe Freeride Zone terrain park, a halfpipe, a Learning Center to enhance and support children's programs, and South Peak Learning Area with 13 beginner-friendly trails and five lifts.
PATS PEAK
Location: Flanders Road, off Rte. 114, Henniker
Ski area phone: 603-428-3245 Snowphone/Lodging: 888-PATS-PEAK Fax: 603-428-7821
Email: info@patspeak.com Web: www.patspeak.com
Vertical drop: 710 ft.
Skiable terrain: 90 acres Snowmaking coverage: 100%
Number of lifts: 10 Number of trails and glades: 22 (50% novice, 18% intermediate, 32% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding: 22 trails/10 lifts
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $54; Juniors, ages 6-17: $46; Seniors, ages 65+: $46
Weekdays: Adults: $42; Juniors, ages 6-17: $39; Seniors, ages 65+: $39
Highlights: One of New Hampshire's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, Pats Peak is located just 30 minutes from southern New Hampshire metropolitan areas. Guests will find improved snowmaking, 100% night lighting, new rental equipment, new lift-serviced terrain park, major improvements to the Kids' Learning Facilities and more. Being hassle-free is what the area is all about. Pats Peak offers snowtubing on Friday nights and weekends. On Saturday nights, the Pay One Price program gives guests unlimited skiing, snowboarding, tubing, rentals, lesson tips, entertainment and more, from 3-10pm, for just $39.
RAGGED MOUNTAIN
Location: 620 Ragged Mountain Road, Danbury
Ski area phone/Snowphone: 603-768-3600 or 877-467-5476 Fax: 603-768-3929
Email: info@ragged-mt.com Web: www.raggedmountainresort.com
Vertical drop: 1,250 ft.
Skiable terrain: 220 acres Snowmaking coverage: 84%
Number of lifts: 5 Number of trails: 45 (30% novice, 40% intermediate, 30% expert)
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $62; Young Adults, ages 13-18: $49; Juniors, ages 6-12: $39; Seniors, ages 65-74: $39; Seniors, ages 75+: $29
Weekdays: Adults: $52; Young Adults, ages 13-18: $39; Juniors, ages 6-12: $29; Seniors, ages 65-74: $29; Seniors, ages 75+: $19
Highlights: Ragged Mountain features two mountain peaks, forty-five trails, outstanding glades and a wonder carpet lift for beginners. The Wildwoods terrain park has been recently expanded to include natural features. The area is home to New Hampshire's only high-speed 6-passenger chairlift, taking skiers and riders to the summit in less than five minutes. Four other lifts ensure short lift lines on Ragged's two big-mountain peaks.
WATERVILLE VALLEY
Location: 1 Ski Area Road, Waterville Valley
Ski area phone: 603-236-8311 Snowphone: 603-236-4144
Lodging: 800-468-2553 (800-GO-VALLEY) Fax: 603-236-4344
Email: info@waterville.com Web: www.waterville.com
Vertical drop: 2,020 ft.
Skiable terrain: 255 acres Snowmaking coverage: 100%
Number of lifts: 11 Number of trails and glades: 52 (36% novice, 44% intermediate, 20% expert)
Lift tickets: Anyday: Adults: $67; Teens, ages 13-18: $57; Youth, ages 6-12: $43
Highlights: Located just two hours from Boston, Waterville Valley provides plenty of activities for family togetherness. On the mountain guests will find gentle learning areas, wide intermediate trails, and black
diamond bump runs. Exhibition Park and Little Slammer feature halfpipes, lots of terrain features, and rails. In the resort village, you can walk from inns and condominiums to the classic Town Square, home
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of shops, restaurants, a cross country skiing and snowshoeing center, an indoor ice skating rink, sleigh rides, and a sports center with indoor tennis and swimming pool. Ski and Stay specials take place all winter and include 3pm check out times on Sundays.
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN
Location: Rte. 16, Pinkham Notch
Ski area phone: 603-466-3326 Snowphone/Lodging: 888-SKI-WILD
Fax: 603-466-5813
Web: www.skiwildcat.com
Vertical Drop: 2,112 ft.
Skiable terrain: 225 acres Snowmaking coverage: 90%
Number of lifts: 4 Number of trails and glades: 47 (25% novice, 45% intermediate, 30% expert)
Lift tickets: Anyday: Adults: $65; Teens, ages 13-18: $55; Juniors, ages 6-12: $39; Seniors, ages 65+: $39
Highlights: The Wildcat Express, New England's most powerful quad chairlift, whisks skiers to the area's 4,100' summit in six minutes, and provides access to long ski trails and uncrowded slopes, with the best scenery in North America, as rated by SKI Magazine readers. Even beginners can enjoy the views from the 2.75 mile Polecat Trail. Lift tickets for the next day are always $39, including weekends and holidays. Guests can fly half a mile down the mountain at speeds up to 45 mph on the ZipRider zipline cable ride. Located in the White Mountain National Forest, Wildcat is surrounded by great cross country skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking opportunities. There are a wide variety of lodging, dining and entertainment options nearby, in the villages of North Conway, Jackson and Gorham.
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